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In July, the preferred inflation measure of the Fed increased by 3.7%, surpassing projections.

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Hotter-than-expected inflation supports gold as an inflation hedge but also raises the risk of sustained restrictive Fed policy and higher real yields, leaving the net effect on GLD unclear.

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July PCE came in slightly hotter than forecast (3.7% YoY) which tends to support gold as an inflation hedge. However, the same data complicates the Fed decision and could sustain higher real interest rates, a known headwind for gold. With those offsetting forces and no clear signal on Fed policy shifts, the net impact on GLD is unclear.

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